Pet Carers http://www.petcarers.co.uk/blog Wed, 08 Jun 2011 19:42:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Pinks the Cat reunited with Family After Five Years!!! http://www.petcarers.co.uk/blog/blog/2011/06/08/pinks-the-cat-reunited-with-family-after-five-years/ http://www.petcarers.co.uk/blog/blog/2011/06/08/pinks-the-cat-reunited-with-family-after-five-years/#comments Wed, 08 Jun 2011 19:42:22 +0000 petcarers-sue http://www.petcarers.co.uk/blog/?p=165 http://www.dognews.co.uk/girls-life-transformed-by-narcolepsy-dog/

Never give up hope!

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http://www.dognews.co.uk/girls-life-transformed-by-narcolepsy-dog/

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http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Dog-Death-Mystery-On-Yorkshire-Path-At-Cross-Hills-In-Yorkshire-Poison-Is-Suspected-At-Post-Mortem/Article/201106116003400?lpos=UK_News_First_UK_News_Article_Teaser_Region_3&lid=ARTICLE_16003400_Dog_Death_Mystery_On_Yorkshire_Path_At_Cross_Hills_In_Yorkshire_Poison_Is_Suspected_At_Post_Mortem

]]> http://www.petcarers.co.uk/blog/blog/2011/06/01/yorkshire-dog-poisoning-fear/feed/ 0 Puppy grows up in 40 seconds http://www.petcarers.co.uk/blog/blog/2011/05/27/puppy-grows-up-in-40-seconds/ http://www.petcarers.co.uk/blog/blog/2011/05/27/puppy-grows-up-in-40-seconds/#comments Fri, 27 May 2011 13:10:43 +0000 petcarers-caroline http://www.petcarers.co.uk/blog/?p=154 Have you seen this, cool or what???

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ld7F-MBNesE

]]> http://www.petcarers.co.uk/blog/blog/2011/05/27/puppy-grows-up-in-40-seconds/feed/ 0 The Funniest Dog Clip! http://www.petcarers.co.uk/blog/blog/2011/05/06/the-funniest-dog-clip/ http://www.petcarers.co.uk/blog/blog/2011/05/06/the-funniest-dog-clip/#comments Fri, 06 May 2011 12:22:59 +0000 petcarers-sue http://www.petcarers.co.uk/blog/?p=148 At Pet Carers we definately have a sense of humour and during our time with pets its hard to not to imagine what each animal could possible be saying.  So, when we came across this You Tube film we knew we just had to share it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGeKSiCQkPw

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www.breedtrust.com

Prince William and Kate Middleton are Royal Animal Lovers

April 27, 2011Breed Trust
Prince William and Kate Middleton charitable fund website

The Royal Wedding of Will and Kate has the world abuzz this week, anxious to know every detail about the happy couple’s lives. One detail about themselves they are happy to share with everyone is their love for animals.

In lieu of wedding gifts, the bride and groom have set up a charitable fund as a way their many admirers can celebrate their marriage while also supporting some worthy causes.  The Prince William & Miss Catherine Middleton Charitable Gift Fund consist of five causes near and dear to their hearts and among them is their interest in conserving endangered wildlife around the world.

Donations directed towards their wildlife conservation efforts will help the Zoological Society of London preserve and ultimately grow the poulation of the world’s endangered African and Asian elephants, black rhinos and wild tigers.  Due to poaching, these species will soon become extinct if more effort and funding isn’t directed towards saving them.  Thanks to this newly established fund and the worldwide publicity it will receive as a result of the royal wedding, the lives of these animals and their future generations may be saved.

For more information about efforts to conserve these endangered animals and preserve their habitats, visit the Zoological Society of London’s website.  To make a donation to the fund in honor of the Prince William and Kate Middleton’s royal wedding, visit their charitable fund’s website.

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Happy reading xx

10 Things to Consider Before Getting a Dog
by Louise Louis

1. Are there any size or weight restrictions on dogs within your condiminium or community? Many won’t allow dogs over 30-pounds.

2. Do you keep your home very warm? Some dogs are bothered by warm room temperatures. A Chihuahua would be a better choice than Shih Tzu in that case.

3. How much dog can you lift? A Pug is a happy-go-lucky companion but may weigh 18-pounds while a Yorkshire Terrier usually doesn’t exceed 7-pounds.

4. How much grooming can you do? If arthritis is a problem, avoid longhaired breeds such as Pekingese or Maltese and look at short, smooth-haired dogs such as Toy Manchester Terrier. Beautiful coats are beautiful because they’re groomed daily.

5. How much exercise does the dog need? Any Terrier is a high-energy dog requiring outdoor exercise. On the other hand, an English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin can get all the exercise they need inside an apartment.

6. Is the breed’s temperament a good match with you? Some people find Toy Poodles too challenging and would do better with the sweet-tempered Papillon.

7. Are you prepared for the costs of dog ownership? The bare minimum estimate for dog ownership is $1 a day.

8. Can you acquire pet insurance? Many companies offer group rates to their employees and retirees.

9. Would being a “foster” owner satisfy your need for canine companionship? Even if you don’t want to take a dog into your home, shelters always need people who can walk and play with the dogs or provide temporary housing.

10. Finally, have you considered what happens to your dog if you can’t care for him? Toy breeds often live 15-years or longer. Be sure to include instructions in your will on how your pet should be placed.

With a little forethought and planning, you can select the right breed of dog for your lifestyle and enjoy many happy years together.

10 Things to Consider Before Getting a Dog
by Louise Louis

Former dog breed and all-round dog person, Louise Louis now operates a website, toybreeds.com dedicated to helping people select the best small dog breed for their lifestyle.
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Woody & Ella Pet Carers Mascots

Great news for pet owners in the Northumberland area.  Kim Gallager will be starting her new and exciting Pet Carers Franchise January 2011.  All contact details and information will follow very soon.  Watch this space.

Goodluck Kim from the Franchise Team.

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